Suri Tribe
Ethiopian Tribe
Pastoral tribe of Ethiopia's Omo Valley, famous for the fierce Donga ritual wooden staff fighting.
Quick Facts
Date of BirthAntiquity
EraAntiquity–present
Country of OriginEthiopia
Rank / TitleTraditional Heritage
Active YearsAntiquity–present
Biography
The Suri people of southwestern Ethiopia practice Donga, a high-stakes ritual staff duel where young men fight with heavy wooden poles to demonstrate bravery and court brides.